Bad News

big ian	04/02/2010 16:14:10
49 forum posts 26 photos	isnt it amazing how much you take your health for granted. Was looking forward to entering the turning comp and going to my first gw live when two weeks ago i lost all use of my right arm. When i went to the hospital i was diagnosed with a rare spinal cord disease. I have had the symptoms for 2 years now and they just got arround to giving me an MRI scan last week. I will still fowwow progress of fellow fourm users while i try and learn the art of one hand turning. Ian
Clare Hiscock	04/02/2010 16:35:41
69 forum posts 10 photos	Hi Ian, So sorry to hear that, I just wanted to pass on our best wishes from all of us at MyHobbyStore and Get Woodworking Live. Kindest Regards Clare
George Arnold	04/02/2010 16:47:36
1834 forum posts 191 photos	I am very sorry to hear of your troubles,as you say we take our health for granted, none of us know what is round the corner, I hope you can overcome your problem and find a way to enjoy your turning, there is a one armed turner who demonstrates , I cannot recall his name at this moment,I think there are many on this site who have one sort of problem or another, they come with old age in a lot of cases, Wishing you all the best for the future, George
Tommy mc glynn 1	04/02/2010 17:23:59
291 forum posts 1 photos	Ih Ian just want yo add my best whis to the others. I work in a old folks home ans see a of stroke victims . and with the right help and the right mind set . You would be amazing the progrest they can make. so with the help of your family and friends . You will be ok. let us know how your getting on. Or if any one can help i am shour we be happy to
Sparky	04/02/2010 18:15:39
7631 forum posts 22 photos	Ian The words have been said already. Lets hope the MRI scan reveals something that can be worked on and a recovery soon be had. There are so many new discoveries made each day so, look on the bright side and keep smiling Marc
Alan T.	04/02/2010 19:26:44
1033 forum posts 98 photos	Hello Ian, I'd like to echo all that's been said and wish you all the best for the future. Regards. Alan T
Ron Davis	04/02/2010 19:34:01
1619 forum posts 201 photos	Good luck with the MRI scan, Hope it goes well for you Ron
Oddjob	04/02/2010 20:08:54
1635 forum posts 79 photos	Ian I really, really wish you a speedy recovery. I believe you are somewhat younger than many of us here so hopefully you will be better able to live through and to recover from this terrible debilitating disease. Do keep us informed. Good luck to you and your family - this setback will sadly affect all of you. Richard
Olly Parry-Jones	04/02/2010 20:51:44
2776 forum posts 636 photos	Can't imagine what must be going through your mind at the minute - really very sorry to hear this. How tragic. If it's any consolation, there used to be a woodworker who wrote in to Good Woodworking magazine, a few years ago, who also only had the use of one arm... Derek Bright, I think his name was? He may not have been a turner but, with a little ingenuity, he was able to make use of his bandsaw, mitre saw and other machines. There is always hope.
dennis wake	04/02/2010 20:56:06
2044 forum posts 1451 photos 1 articles	hi Ian sorry to hear about your problem and hop that you get through this with all the help that you deserve. just take it a day at a time and recover at your own pace. dennis
Delete	04/02/2010 21:48:09
575 forum posts	Hi Ian Please accept my sincere wishes to you. It is probbly little consolation but over the years I have met quite a few people who have been diagnosed with various things. They were told they will never do this that and the other. Due to pig headedness and shere dertermination they have overcome their problem and become much stronger people. Dont listen to the medics who say cant, there is no such word in the English language. Tell yourself I can and I will. If you do that then you stand a chance. If you say I can not then you will not. My best wishes to you for the closest to a recovery as you can get. Nil Iligetamie carbourundum Roger Edited By Roger B on 04/02/2010 21:50:25
Derek Lane	04/02/2010 22:10:08
Moderator 3219 forum posts 1004 photos	I also hope things turn out alright for you. In the mean time keep in touch Best wishes through these trying time ahead
Doug	04/02/2010 22:10:27
3415 forum posts 35 photos	That`s terrible news Ian, i can only reiterate what others have said & wish you the best of luck for the future. Best wishes. Baz
sad sam	04/02/2010 22:14:13
609 forum posts 251 photos	hi ian sorry to hear of your misfurtune ihad some bad luck myself in november i had a fall and broke my hip i was told i may not fully recover but ive got rid of the wheelchair and the crutches and im walking i do have a limp but who cares im not making sawdust yet but i will do i do realise you have a serious condition but stick in there and you will find a way to deal with this time and determination it is amazing what it can make you do
Ivor the engine	05/02/2010 05:55:06
270 forum posts 46 photos	Hi! Ian, Sorry to hear of your news as you say you never know whats round the corner, Take care, Ivor.